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Since its inception in 1965, Aspex Eyewear has established itself as one of the industry's leaders in both eyewear design and advanced engineering. With head offices in Montreal, Miami, and Paris, this family-owned company is one of the world's largest global distributors of quality eyewear and sun wear, serving markets in North America, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.

Responsible for industry breakthroughs including EasyClip®, the original magnetic clip-on technology, and EasyTwist® memory metal eyewear, as well as its worldwide patented Turboflex® 360 rotating hinge, Aspex continues to set the bar for innovation in eyewear technology.

As a global industry leader, Aspex has continually delivered advanced optical design innovations to an ever-changing, ever-growing eyewear industry.

milestones

Since the beginning we have been driven by an entrepreneurial spirit that pushes us to deliver the best in technological innovations, quality, service, and fashion trends in eyewear.

  • milestone: 1965 – Montreal

    The Aspex eyewear group is established in Montreal, Canada.

  • 1985 – color carbon fibre

    A new revolutionary material carbon fiber graphite is created for an eyeglass frame that can be tinted on a palette of over 150 different colors.

  • 1990 – EasyTwist bendableframe

    Titanium based memory metal frames were introduced to create the first bendable frames.

  • 1993 – Miami

    Aspex establishes US operations.

  • 1997 – EasyClip

    Aspex introduces EasyClip® and the magnetic clip instantly transforms prescription eyewear into sun wear!

  • 2001 – EasyTwist logo

    Aspex launches EasyTwist, a twistable and extremely durable aluminum-based memory metal.

  • 2003 – Takumi

    Aspex expands with the Takumi® division, a fashion forward brand.

  • 2004 – Eiffel Tower

    Aspex establishes European operations in Paris.

  • 2005 – EasyTwist'n'Clip

    Aspex introduces new EasyTwist'n'Clip ® collection, the world's first frame that combines memory metal and magnetic clip eyewear.

  • 2007 – TurboFlex logo

    Aspex launches TurboFlex®, a revolutionary new spring hinge technology with 360 degrees of motion allowing better comfort and durability.

  • 2015 – Paradox

    Aspex Launches Paradox, introducing a line of bold and playful eyewear for those who appreciate frames as the ultimate accessory.